Big business behind vaccines

Vaccine company executives are making millions during the development of their products. We're joined by journalist Jessica DiNapoli, corporate governance reporter for Reuters, to discuss how big profits fit into the conversation about vaccine access and viability in the United States.

Show Notes

Further reading/resources: 

• LOCAL Compass Health COVID-19 Testing Event
• Novavax bosses cash out for $46 million with COVID-19 vaccine trials still under way (Reuters)
• Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits? (BBC)
• Good morning. The vaccine news continues to be better than many people realize. (New York Times)
• City of Columbia Vaccine Information
• MU Healthcare Vaccine Survey

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Community Pulse is a special report on the unfolding coronavirus situation in mid-Missouri featuring local family physician Elizabeth Allemann, M.D. and public health advocate Ginny Chadwick. Catch it live every Monday and Wednesday at 9am on KOPN 89.5 FM or streaming at kopn.org.